Unemployment, An Issue Of Modern Education System
                     Unemployment, An Issue Of 
Modern Education System
Chaitanya Kumari
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Unemployment is among the most serious issues plaguing 
contemporary Indian society. This problem is chiefly 
attributable to the modern education system. In ancient 
Indian society, where the traditional education model was 
followed, there was hardly any unemployment.
•Excessive emphasis on memorizing details and reproducing 
them in exams is a major drawback of the modern education 
system. The aspect of improving the knowledge level and 
skills of students is ignored.
• Consequently, when students step out of college and seek 
employment, they realize that the skills actually needed for 
specific jobs are lacking in them.
•The system of ancient Indian education, imparted in 
gurukuls, was completely different. Students were provided 
knowledge about scriptures like the Vedas, the Vedangas, 
the Upanishads, and the Puranas. The chausath kalas, or 64 
kalas, were also integral elements of gurukul education.
•The teachers in gurukuls were individuals of integrity, deeply 
committed to providing the right guidance. They ensured that 
their pupils acquired the knowledge and skills enabling them to 
live in an independent, dignified way in the future. The focus 
was on the overall personal development of these young people. 
As a result, students were not hindered from building a 
successful career after leaving the gurukul. The focus was on 
enabling right attitudes, skills and knowledge in students.
•Nowadays, pursuing higher education or advanced training has 
become imperative for students to secure a good job. But, most 
of the institutes offering these courses charge exorbitant fees. 
That is a thing beyond the reach of many students, and they are 
thus deprived of job prospects. The issue of unemployment is 
worsening.
•But when the Vedic education provided in ancient gurukuls is 
viewed, things were totally different. Children used to live in 
gurukuls along with their teachers, until the completion of their 
education. This ensured, they had good role models to for 
inspiration, motivation and mentorship.
•There is one more reason why most young graduates who have 
completed their academic education find it difficult to find 
suitable jobs. This is again attributable to modern education, 
which is primarily focused on providing only theoretical 
knowledge. Not much is done to hone the skills of students in 
handling real-life scenarios.
But organizations offering employment require the candidates to 
be skilled in resolving actual issues related to the given job 
profile. As most applicants are unable to match these 
specifications, finding the right job has become a major 
challenge for these people.
•Here again, the educational model of ancient Bharat is 
diametrically opposite to the present-day system. The education 
in gurukuls also covered the pivotal aspect of teaching students 
the practical application of skills learned. They were provided 
with simulations of real situations and encouraged to solve them 
using their knowledge and skills. That unique approach had an 
advantage. It made certain that there was no dearth of 
employment and self-employment prospects for pupils 
immediately after they finished their education.
Today a vast majority of students study to clear exams. They are 
only exam-focused and want a degree. Unfortunately, they do 
not see the time spent during their education as time to gain 
knowledge and prepare for a life of responsibility as productive 
professionals. After getting their degree they try to make this 
transition but the majority of them fail to cope.
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